Amp? For Stereo Speakers

[smogsy]

i have a set of stereo speakers on my wall that i've used with my stereo for a while.The stereo has one broken channel and cannot be bothered to repair it. (plus not sure how)

i want to use the stereo speakers on my Mac Pro i'm Getting Soon.

i'm going to put one phono end on each speaker. so they can connected up to
amp

so ill have
Stereo Speakers
>Phono
Amp
>Dightal Output
Mac Pro

Recommded me a Amp? or a better way of doing this Thanks

this is a pic of the speakers

 

[Blue Velvet]

How much do you want to spend? That's the key question.

 

[smogsy]

well i dont need it for sound critical work. so dont need high end.

but im adaptable in my money

say <£200?

be if you could give Cheap,Medium,Expensive Suggestions

Thanks.

 

[nanofrog]

Hi smogsy:

What are the speakers?

The impedance and power handling specs, and any other details could help.

You could also try looking here.

 

[smogsy]

will this do i googled the stereo model

Features:

120 Watts total: 60 Watts per channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD)
5-disc CD changer with slot in loading
3-way main speakers with 4 3/4" woofers
MP3 playback capability
CD-R/CD-RW playback capability
Specifications:

Amplifier section
Power output front--60 Watts per channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD)
Output impedance: phones (stereo mini pin jack)--accepts headphones of 8 Ohms or more
CD player section
CD digital to analog converter 1 Bit D/A
Digital filter--18 Bit
Laser (semiconductor laser)--780 nm CD
Frequency response--2 Hz-20 kHz
FM stereo, FM/AM Superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section: tuning range--87.5-108.0 MHz
Antenna: FM lead antenna terminals--75 Ohms unbalanced
AM tuner section: tuning range--530-1,710 kHz
Antenna: AM loop antenna terminals--external antenna terminal
Front speaker (SS-CHP7)
Speaker system--3-way bass reflex type
Speaker units--4-3/4" woofer driver; 2" mid driver; 3/4" tweeter driver
Nominal impedance--TBD
Speaker wire (length)--5' x 2
General:

Main unit dimensions (W x H x D): 7.8" x 9.9 x 16" (199 x 252 x 400 mm)
Speaker unit dimensions(W x H x D): 6.6" x 11 x 9" (167 x 282 x 230 mm)
General Features:

Power output front--60 Watts per channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD)
Function--CD, tuner, tape, MD, video
CD capacity--5-CD tray loading CD changer
Tuner with 20 FM + 10 AM station presets
Full logic single tape deck
MP3 playback capability
Audio Features:

Groove bass enhancement system
EQ-- 4 preset sound type
Surround effect
CD-R and CD-RW playback
Inputs and Outputs:

Optical digital output for CD
Analog audio input x 1 (RCA type) (video/MD)
Mini-pin headphone jack
Convenience Features:

Daily/record/sleep timers
CD Synchro recording
Display dimmer
Remote Commander remote control
Power save mode
Play modes (shuffle, program, repeat)
Supplied Accessories:

Power requirements
Instruction manual
Remote Commander remote control RM-SHP7
Batteries x 2
FM lead antenna

 

[Killyp]

Difficult to say. The problem is that without knowing the actual speakers, it's impossible to tell what kind of sound characteristics they have, and therefore what would be a good amp match for them.

Either way, with all due respect, they don't sound like they're anything special if they came with a micro/minisystem. Spending £200 on an amp would probably be a huge waste of money, as the amp section in all-in-one systems usually costs next to nothing to manufacture.

It would only be worth spending that kind of money on a good seperate amp if you were planning on getting some new speakers & listening to most stuff from iTunes at 192+ kbps.

 

[Mashiach]

How about trying this seeing as your only wanting to spend <£200 on an amp why not change those phone plugs for jack plugs and buy an external sound card, that you could then do some recording with if it ever took your fancy.

Digital village

Just have a look on there for the mass array of sound cards available.

 

[neverownedapc]

mmmmmmmmmmm, how bout you just buy a new little stereo like this:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2950497

and then use something like this:

http://www.myradiostore.com/p/3-foot-1-8-rca-cable-audio.html

total cost: $93

if it helps to let you know how i run, here you go: m-audio i/o card ($200), mackie amp ($500), event studio monitors ($300), and an off brand mixer ($100) to connect everything via 1/4" jacks.

 

[Consultant]

These have great qUality to price ratio

NAD electronics
Onkyo
Harman Kardon

I have an amp from NAD. Note that their power rating is under rated.

 

[nanofrog]

NAD, Onkyo, Harmon Kardon

For less than 200 GBP?